Chapter 2
Chapter 2
For the unit step response shown in the following figure, find the transfer function of
the system. Also find rise time and settling time.
Solution
K
Let, the transfer function G ( s)
sa
Final output = 15
Find the ramp response for a system whose transfer function is:
𝑠
𝐺 𝑠 =
𝑠+2 𝑠+3
Solution
Ramp input → 𝑅 𝑠 = ,
1 𝑠 1
𝐶 𝑠 = =
we have 𝐺 𝑠 = → The output 𝐶 𝑠 = 𝑅(𝑠)𝐺 𝑠 𝑠 𝑠+2 𝑠+3 𝑠 𝑠+2 𝑠+3
( )
𝐴 𝐵 𝐶
𝐶 𝑠 = + +
𝑠 𝑠+2 𝑠+3
Using partial fraction:
1
𝐴= =1 6
𝑠+2 𝑠+3
1 1 1
6 2 3 1
𝐶 𝑠 = − + 𝐵= = −1 2
𝑠 𝑠+2 𝑠+3 𝑠 𝑠+3
1
𝐶= =1 3
𝑠 𝑠+2
2. Damping ratio, the natural frequency, damped frequency and the expected percent overshoot.
For the characteristic equations below, Find the range of gain K, that will cause the system
to be stable, unstable, and marginally stable.
1. 𝑠 +6𝑠 + 11𝑠 + 6𝑠 + 𝐾 = 0
2. 𝑠 + 2 𝑠 + 4 𝑠 + 𝐾 = 0
6 11
to
Solution
System 1: 𝑠 + 6𝑠 + 11𝑠 + 6𝑠 + 𝐾 = 0
System2: 𝑠 + 2 𝑠 + 4 𝑠 + 𝐾 = 0
𝑎𝑛𝑑 2𝑠 + 8 = 0 → 𝑠 , = ±𝑗2
Exercise 5
Given the following non-unity feedback system, find the following:
Evaluate the static error constants, and find the expected error for the standard step, ramp, and
parabolic inputs.
Solution
50 × 1
𝐾 = lim 𝑠 𝐺 𝑠 = =5 For ramp input: 𝑒 ∞ = = 0.2
→ 2×5
b) for 𝑟 𝑡 = 𝑢 𝑡 → 𝑒 ∞ = =0
c) for 𝑟 𝑡 = 2 𝑡 𝑢 𝑡 → 𝑒 ∞ = = 0.03
d) for 𝑟 𝑡 = 3 𝑡 𝑢 𝑡 → 𝑒 ∞ = =∞